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C117 MFJ

2014 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,121 mi
Last recorded64,121 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2014 Ford Cortina51,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC117 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

just passed emission test. requires tune up

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

just passed emission test. requires tune up

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,092 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 64,092 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 64,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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C117 MFJ is a 2014 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2014 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C117 MFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C117 MFJ is a 2014 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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